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Chinese NEV pioneer pursuing future travel trend

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BEIJING, Dec 1 (APP): A Chinese NEV pioneer XPeng has demonstrated short-distance aircraft for efficient movement such as transporting patients to hospital for rescue at ongoing China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE).

Xpeng Aerohot, an affiliate of XPeng Inc. is the largest flying car company in Asia.

Integrating intelligent vehicles and modern aviation, it is dedicated to producing the safest intelligent electric flying car for individual users.

In the future, it will provide products and solutions in the field of 3D transportation.

X2, as a two-person intelligent electric vertical take-off and landing flying car, has an enclosed cockpit and a waterdrop-shaped appearance.

It owns a sci-fi appearance while taking into account high-efficiency aerodynamics.

Besides, it has many advanced technologies such as autonomous driving, radar ranging, and obstacle avoidance to provide comprehensive safety guarantees. Its designed maximum speed is 130 kilometers per hour and the battery life is 25 minutes. Up to now, this flying car has made its overseas debut at eCar Expo in Sweden, and exhibited at Norway and UAE, China Economic Net reported on Friday.

In addition to being a new way of travel pursued by mankind in the future, flying car itself is an exploration of green development in the new energy transportation industry. As CEO He Xiaopeng once pointed out, “Complying with ESG standards is the core value of Xpeng, thus affects every decision we make.” At present, the construction of the company’s carbon footprint panorama and carbon emission calculation model has been basically completed, supporting output Enterprise-level and product life cycle carbon emission measurement results are provided to help companies carry out green and low-carbon work.
In 2022, China’s new energy vehicle sales has reached 6.887 million units, a year-on-year increase of 93.4 percent, and the penetration rate will reach 25.6 percent. It is estimated that sales of NEVs will reach about 9 million units in 2023, a year-on-year increase of about 30 percent. The global carbon neutrality goal has promoted the vigorous development of the NEV industry, which is inseparable from the technical support of relevant companies.
“Xpeng’s green industrial chain includes aluminum plate closed-circuit recycling projects, manufacturing base photovoltaic projects, logistics carbon reduction measures such as optimizing the proportion of water-rail combined transportation and increasing full load rates, as well as green packaging improvement projects, waste power battery recycling management processes, and the like.
The concept of sustainable development has integrated into our entire value chain,” Chen Han, Assistant Vice President of XPeng introduced.

 

Shipping Activity at Port Qasim

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Port Qasim
KARACHI, Dec 01 (APP): Three ships, BD Pioneer-1, Seaspan Beacon and Hafnia Tagus scheduled to load/offload Rice, Containers and Gas oil, berthed at Multi-purpose Terminal, Container Terminal and Oil Terminal respectively on Thursday.
Meanwhile three more ships, MSC Damla, Big Breezy and Red Cosmos carrying Containers and Coal also arrived at outer anchorage of the port on Friday morning.
A total of 08ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them, container vessel Seaspan Beacon and edible oil carrier Bum Shin left the port on Friday morning and two more ships GCL Lazaro and Al-Dayyan are expected to sail on today afternoon.
A cargo volume of 103,479tonnes, comprising 79,521 tonnes imports cargo and 23,958 tonnes export cargo, including containerized cargo carried in 1,861 Containers (857 TEUs Imports and 1,004 TEUs export) was handled at the port during last 24 hours.
 There are eleven ships at Outer Anchorage of Port Qasim, out of them four ships, Red Cosmos, Asia Inspire, Big Breezy and MSC Dalma & two more ships Navios Lapis and Suape Express carrying Coall, Palm oil and Containers are expected to take berths at PIBT, LCT and QICT on Friday, while a container vessel CMA CGM Jacques Joseph is due to arrive at Port Qasim on same day.

Railways accidents reduced significantly in last three months

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP): Pakistan Railways has beefed up precautionary measures to reduce passengers train accidents and only six minor accidents with no causality took place on the entire railway network in the country during the last three months (September to November).
“Only two train accidents have took place in September, no accident happened in October and four train accidents occurred in November due to effective steps of the department,” an official in the Ministry told APP.
The drastic decrease in accidents has been witnessed due to the efforts being undertaken to reduce trespassing at unmanned level crossings and unauthorized locations, he added.
“Our staff is continuously monitoring the railway tracks across the country and conducting thorough inspection of the trains as the safety of the passengers is the top priority of the department,” he said.
The official said the department was taking several steps to improve the Railway services including the issues related to tracking maintenance that was given top priority.
He said the punctuality of trains was improved and all the trains were being monitored, reviewed, and rectified while to facilitate passengers, a mobile application “Pak rail live” has also been launched for real-time tracking of trains.
To a question, he said that first aid posts are established in Assistant Station Masters offices and Police Help Line Centres at all Railway Stations where paramedical staff/staff trained in first aid is available along with first aid box/emergency kits round the clock.
He said the first aid box/emergency kits were available with In-charge Guards in all running trains who were trained in first aid and provide first aid to ill passengers.
The official said that Pakistan Railways is also set to introduce the ‘Train Driver Assistant System’ (TDAS) to help train drivers a clear view of the railway tracks up to an impressive distance of 700 meters.
“The technology aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of train operations during adverse weather conditions, particularly in the presence of dense smog and fog.”
The system, he said the TDAS is set to revolutionize the way trains navigate through foggy landscapes. It promised not only to avert potential accidents but also to facilitate smooth rail travel when visibility is severely compromised.
He said the capabilities of this digital system extended beyond improved visibility; it can also identify and monitor vital elements such as signals, level crossings, gates, track obstructions, and other potential hazards within the same 700-meter radius.
The official said the system is not only expected to facilitate timely train movements on foggy days but will also be instrumental in averting accidents during severe foggy weather, enhancing the overall safety and efficiency of Pakistan’s railway network.

Pakistan’s exports to China increase by 40.36% in 4 months

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP): Pakistan’s export of goods and services to China witnessed an increase of 40.36 per cent during the first four months of the current fiscal year (2023-24) as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of last year, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported.

The overall exports to China were recorded at US $952.216 million during July-October (2023-24) against exports of US $678.386 million during July- October (2022-23), SBP data revealed.

On a year-to-year basis, the exports to China also surged by 79.74 per cent from $177.386 million in October 2022, against the exports of $318.842 million in October 2023.

Meanwhile, on a month-on-month basis, the exports to China rose by 12.63 per cent during October 2023 as compared to the exports of $283.077 million in September 2023, the SBP data revealed.

Overall Pakistan’s exports to other countries witnessed an increase of 1.13 per cent in the first four months, from US $9.666 billion to US $9.776 billion, the SBP data revealed.

On the other hand, the imports from China into the country during the months under review were recorded at US $3737.818 million against US $4139.263 million last year, showing a decline of 10.74 per cent in July-October (2023-24).

On a year-on-year basis, the imports for China witnessed an increase of 9.61 per cent from US $906.217 million in October 2022, against the imports of US $993.367 million in October 2023.

On a month-on-month basis, the imports from China into the country also rose by 12.73 per cent during October 2023, as compared to the imports of US $881.182 million during September 2023, according to the data.

The overall imports into the country witnessed a decrease of 20.06 per cent, from $21.007 billion to US $16.791 billion, according to the data.

ANF seizes 142 kg drugs in 13 operations

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RAWALPINDI, Dec 01 (APP): Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in a crackdown against drug smugglers managed to recover 142 kg of drugs and arrested 16 accused, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman here on Friday.

He informed that in an operation, 474 grams of Ice drug was recovered from the possession of a passenger netted at Islamabad International Airport. The accused, a resident of Peshawar, was leaving for Jeddah by flight number PA-270.
In another operation, a passenger travelling to Qatar by flight number QR-0621 was arrested at Allama Iqbal International Airport.

In the third operation, 940 grams of Ice drug was recovered from the trolley bag of an accused, resident of Sargodha.
In an operation at Allama Iqbal Airport, 950 grams of Ice drug were recovered from a trolley bag of a passenger. The accused, a resident of Kasur, was leaving for Bahrain by flight number GF-765.

842 grams of heroin hidden in a passenger’s shoes was recovered at Faisalabad International Airport. The accused, a resident of Muzaffargarh, was leaving for Saudi Arabia by flight number FZ-392.

During an operation, 3 kg heroin was recovered at the Cargo Services Office located near Railway Station Lahore.
5 kg Ice drug was recovered from a parcel booked for Australia at a courier office in Rawalpindi.

3 kg Ice drug was recovered from the possession of a passenger, a resident of Abbottabad, arrested near Faizabad, Islamabad.

One kg of cocaine was recovered from the possession of an accused rounded up near Chungi No. 26 Islamabad.
100 intoxicated tablets (ecstasy) were recovered from the possession of a motorcycle rider nabbed from the Chungi Amar Sadhu area in Lahore.

97.2 kg hashish was recovered from a truck intercepted near Sidhar bypass, Faisalabad while two accused were also arrested.

6 kg heroin and 1 kg Ice drug were recovered from a vehicle intercepted near Satyana Road Faisalabad while two accused were arrested.

In the 12th operation, 13.2 kg opium and 6 kg hashish were recovered from a house in Mohalla Bakhtewala, Gujranullah. Two suspects were netted during the raid.

In the 13th operation, 3 kg heroin was recovered from a vehicle near Kamil pur Interchange, Sargodha while three accused were arrested.

Separate cases under the Anti-Narcotics Act have been registered against the arrested accused while further investigations are under process.

At UN, Pakistan calls for adequate funding for upgrading developing countries’ health structures

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UNITED NATIONS, Dec 01 (APP): Pakistan has urged the international community to provide adequate funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) to assist developing countries in improving their health infrastructures that are under severe pressure from the impact of ongoing conflicts, climate change and global energy crisis, among other factors.

“Developing countries need access to essential health care services and safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines, vaccines, latest diagnostics and health technologies, including assistive technologies,” Ambassador Muhammad Usman Iqbal Jadoon, acting permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told the General Assembly on Thursday.

Speaking in a debate on Global Health, the Pakistani envoy said the ongoing global health challenges underscored the urgency of a collaborative and comprehensive approach premised on the principles of equity, non-discrimination, global solidarity and burden sharing.

Public health today, he said, was not merely a humanitarian concern but an economic, social and strategic imperative that affects all.

Pointing out that COVID-19 especially highlighted the health systems’ limitations, Ambassador Jadoon said, “It made us realize how unprepared we were, and probably still are. It convinced us of the dire need to invest in the global health security system.”

Pakistan, he said, firmly believes in working collectively to create a health system that is fit for purpose, for all humanity.

In this regard, the Pakistani envoy welcomed the adoption of three landmark political declarations by the General Assembly on pandemic preparedness, prevention and response, universal health coverage and the fight against tuberculosis.

Detailing major obstacles faced by health systems in developing countries, he cited universal health coverage as Pakistan’s key national priority, for which his Government has undertaken a range of initiatives.

These initiatives included issuing millions of health insurance cards; finalization of National Health Support Package 2022-2026; completing of process of localization of health-related SDG indicators to set targets till 2030 at the national and provincial levels; introducing of National Immunization Support Program; Sehat Sahulat Program as part of Pakistan’s social protection system; training programmes for lady health workers; and increased budgetary allocations for health sector, among others.

“Concrete actions at the national, regional and international level are required to secure health for all,” Ambassador Jadoon added.

Several speakers also highlighted the collapsing healthcare sector in the Gaza Strip, expressing deep concern for the state of civilians there who do not have access to medical care.

Saudi Arabia’s representative said her country watched with pain the deteriorating healthcare system in Gaza. She denounced the bombing of the Al-Shifa health complex and the Jordanian field hospital, calling it a clear violation of international humanitarian law.

Catastrophic flooding inflicts burden of five-fold increase in malaria cases in Pakistan-WHO

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PESHAWAR, Dec 01 (APP): The catastrophic flooding in Pakistan in 2022 has increased five-fold the burden of malaria cases in the country, reveals WHO’s annual malaria report delving into the nexus between climate change and malaria.
Changes in temperature, humidity and rainfall can influence the behaviour and survival of the malaria-carrying Anopheles mosquito, the report made an observation.
“Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and flooding, can also directly impact transmission and disease burden. Catastrophic flooding in Pakistan in 2022, for example, led to a five-fold increase in malaria cases in the country,” reads the report.
Despite strides in expanding access to insecticide-treated nets and medicines to help prevent malaria in young children and pregnant women, more people were getting sick with malaria, according to a new report published by the World Health Organization (WHO).
In 2022, there were estimated 249 million malaria cases globally, exceeding the pre-pandemic level of 233 million in 2019 by 16 million cases.
Globally there were an additional five million malaria cases in 2022 over the previous year and five countries bore the brunt of these increases.
Pakistan saw the largest increase, with about 2.6 million cases in 2022 compared to 500 000 in 2021. Significant increases were also observed in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea and Uganda.
In addition to the disruptions caused by COVID-19, the global malaria response has faced a growing number of threats, such as drug and insecticide resistance, humanitarian crises, resource constraints, climate change impacts and delays in programme implementation particularly in countries with a high burden of the disease.
“The changing climate poses a substantial risk to progress against malaria, particularly in vulnerable regions. Sustainable and resilient malaria responses are needed now more than ever, coupled with urgent actions to slow the pace of global warming and reduce its effects,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
Climate variability is expected to have indirect effects on malaria trends through, for example, reduced access to essential malaria services and disruptions to the supply chain of insecticide-treated nets, medicines and vaccines. Population displacement due to climate-induced factors may also lead to increased malaria as individuals without immunity migrate to endemic areas, he added.
“It is crucial to recognize the multitude of threats that impede our response efforts. Climate variability poses a substantial risk, but we must also contend with challenges such as limited healthcare access, ongoing conflicts and emergencies, the lingering effects of COVID-19 on service delivery, inadequate funding and uneven implementation of our core malaria interventions,” WHO report added.
“To forge ahead toward a malaria-free future, we need a concerted effort to tackle these diverse threats that fosters innovation, resource mobilization and collaborative strategies.”
The report stressed on substantial pivot in the fight against malaria with increased resourcing, strengthened political commitment, data-driven strategies and innovative tools. Innovation should focus on the development of more efficient, effective and affordable products.
The added threat of climate change calls for sustainable and resilient malaria responses that align with efforts to reduce the effects of climate change. Whole-of-society engagement is crucial to build integrated approaches, it added.

Power Shutdown Notice

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SIALKOT, Dec 01 (APP):Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) Ltd has issued a power shutdown notice due to the repair, maintenance of electrical lines and development works.
According to the press release issued by SDO Construction Sialkot, power supply from 30, Gunna, Badiana Express, Wario, Langraywali, Oora, Gopalpur, Rasoolpur, Islamabad, Nizamabad, Nikapura, Badiana, Vision, Rechhara feeders on Dec (2,6,9,13,16,20,23,27), Hundal, Rangpura, Purahiran, Circular Road, Anwar Khawaja, Habib Pura, Pakki Kotli, Aimenabad Road, Bhadal feeders on Dec (23), Butter, Malik Shah Wali, Chand Chowk, Industrial-1, Bhogra, Shahab Road, Muradpur, Mianapura, Khokhar Town feeders on Dec (11,17,25,30), Chaprar, Bajwat-1, Sirah, Upstream, Downstream, Kuluwal feeders on Dec (2,5,9,12,16,19,23,26,30), Ugoki, Jorian feeders on Dec (19,23), Ladhar, Aadha, Kot Manan, Industrial-3, Ghoenki feeders on Dec (3,7,10,14,17,21,24,28) and Citi Housing, Awan Sports, Peruchak, Imam Bukhari, Targari, Faizul Hassan, Jamke Cheema, Bhalowali, Silver Star feeders on Dec (24,28) will remain suspended from 8:00am to 1:00pm due to repair, maintenance of electrical lines and development works.

Police to ensure installation of surveillance cameras in I-9 and I-10 Markaz

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP): The Islamabad police are set to enhance security measures by installing surveillance cameras in I-9 and I-10 Markaz which aims to strengthen collaborative efforts in safeguarding commercial spaces and proactively preventing potential threats to public safety.
Police authorities in the Industrial area sectors have been tasked with overseeing the deployment of these cameras.
Previously, Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO), alongside the Islamabad business community, inaugurated new surveillance cameras at I-8 Markaz.
This initiative aims to strengthen collaborative efforts in safeguarding commercial spaces and proactively preventing potential threats to public safety. The focus is on ensuring collective action and promptly initiating the next phase of camera installations to eliminate any opportunities for nefarious elements.
Police sources said a  collective effort is essential to swiftly address any challenges to public safety.
Similar protective measures will be extended to all commercial centres in collaboration with Islamabad’s business community, fostering a sense of security among traders and residents.

IESCO catches 3,121 power thieves in Nov

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IESCO

ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP): Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) caught 3,121 power pilferers in various circles of the company in November during the ongoing anti-power theft and recovery drive.
Sharing the details, IESCO Chief Dr Muhammad Amjad told that detection teams checked over 151,000 meters during November. Out of total checked meters, 2,939 were found slow and 14 tampered while 14 consumers were getting direct illegal power supply, he said.
He said fine of Rs 120.90 million has also been imposed on the power thieves besides registering FIRs against 149 consumers. The Police has also arrested 70 power pilferers, he said.
The IESCO Chief said that some 5,962 power pilferers have been arrested since September 7 besides imposing over Rs 300.42 million fine on them.
He requested the consumer to report power theft on toll free number 118 or concerned SDO office.

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